Chocolate Coconut Snowball Truffles
Looking for a little healthy indulgence these holidays? These Chocolate Coconut Snowball Truffles are exactly that, a treat that feels festive and luxurious, but is actually gluten-free, dairy-free, and made without refined sugar.
Ingredients
- 1 ⅓ cup (120g) unsweetened shredded coconut , finely shredded
- 3 tbsp (24g) unsweetened dark cocoa powder
- 9 oz (250g) coconut cream
- 1/3 cup (120g) honey or maple syrup
- 1 ½ tsp (7g) vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp (1g) salt
For rolling
- unsweetened shredded coconut , coarsely shredded
Instructions
- In a bowl, add the shredded coconut, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Mix to combine.
- Add the honey (or maple syrup), coconut cream, and vanilla.
- Mix until the mixture holds together when pressed.
- If too dry, add more coconut cream, 1 tablespoon at a time. If too soft, add extra shredded coconut.
- Use an small ice cream scoop to take equal amounts of the coconut mixture and roll into balls about 20–25 g each.
- Roll in extra shredded coconut until fully covered.
- Keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 coconut truffleCalories: 65kcalCarbohydrates: 4.18gProtein: 0.68gFat: 5.6gSaturated Fat: 4.94gSodium: 22mgPotassium: 71mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2.43gVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 0.41mg